PROJECT ENGINEER III – Inspections Division

POSITION SUMMARY

Project Engineer III is a customer-facing, consulting engineer for clients involved with residential and commercial construction. They perform forensic inspections of existing structures to identify structural issues, perform root-cause analysis, specify functional repairs, and articulate concerns to clients who range in their familiarity with construction knowledge. The goal of a Project  Engineer III is to master the advanced technical abilities listed below and to influence the team by leading engineers and by anticipating/resolving client issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform a wide range of field inspections congruent with the “Project Engineer III” tier, which includes projects like the following examples:  
    • Wall removals in multi-story homes that are larger than 5,000 SF.  
    • Light commercial inspections with known issues.  
    • Retaining wall design.  
    • Design of lateral bracing systems.  
    • Unpermitted sunrooms.  
    • Brand new construction issues.  
    • Pre-drywall framing walks for new construction homes.  
    • Modifications to roof framing systems.  
    • Systematic damage from disastrous events (tree impacts, car impacts, fires, etc.).  
  • Ability to identify interpersonal needs and motivations of clients and team members and tailor responses accordingly.  
  • Ability to teach clients and other team members.  
  • Value engineering analysis.  
  • Professionally seal documents, as needed (PE-level only).  
  • Accurately price engineering fees for all new projects within the Project Engineer II tier.  
  • Demonstrate strong time management and project management skills that result in meeting client expectations.  
  • Competently resolve interactions with concerned or upset clients.  
  • Create (and guide others to create) high-quality client deliverables that are prepared within the committed timeline. 
  • Handle high volume and high complexity projects.  
  • Lead, support, and cover for team members so all division work is completed.  
  • Strategically and professionally represent Stonewall Structural Engineering in client engagement meetings both in-person and over the phone.  

EDUCATION &  SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or other related disciplines with a minimum of 3  years of related experience.  
  • NC Professional Engineer (PE)  
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret building Codes, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.  
  • Ability to write reports and other business correspondence.  
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers,  clients, customers, and the general public.  
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.  
  • Should have knowledge of word processing software; spreadsheet software; drafting software (AutoCAD or similar); structural calculation software (Enercalc and RetainPro or similar); and structural modeling software (RISA 2D/3D or similar).  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Eligible for hybrid onsite.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Performance of site visits and other fieldwork often requires crawling through confined spaces beneath structures and/or traversing and climbing through unfinished attics.  

HOW TO APPLY

If you believe you fit the description and desire to advance your career at Stonewall Structural Engineering, please submit your resume, cover letter, and any letters of recommendation that you would like to provide. We will review your information and let you know the next steps.  You can contact us at info@stonewalleng.com.